CURTIS BILLS TO PROTECT ALLIANCES, COMBAT CHINA ADVANCE
Today, the Foreign Relations Committee advanced three bills led or co-led by Senator Curtis on a bipartisan basis that strengthen partner and U.S. relations with Taiwan, combat China’s environmental degradation, and protect Taiwan from Chinese threats to their infrastructure. Following the Committee’s action, Senator Curtis issued the statement below:
CURTIS, CORTEZ MASTO WORK TO EXTEND WATER RECYCLING DROUGHT MITIGATION PROGRAM
Senators Curtis and Cortez Masto introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the Large-Scale Water Recycling Project Grant Program through 2032.
CURTIS PRESSES EXPERTS ON ALGORITHMS, CALLS FOR TECH INDUSTRY ACCOUNTABILITY
During a Commerce Committee hearing, Senator Curtis raised concerns about the addictive nature of social media algorithms and their harmful effects not only on children, but on teens and adults alike. Drawing on expert testimony and personal reflection, Curtis warned that today’s digital environment is fundamentally different from traditional forms of media, far more dangerous, and currently has no legal accountability for potential harms.
CURTIS, BLUNT ROCHESTER INTRODUCE BILL TO SPUR HOUSING CONSTRUCTION NEAR TRANSPORTATION HUBS
Senators Curtis and Blunt Rochester, members of the committees on Environment and Public Works and Commerce, introduced the Build Housing, Unlock Benefits and Services Act. The bill cuts red tape to unlock transit-oriented development projects that boost local economies and housing supply. Companion legislation was introduced in the House by Representatives Lawler and Friedman.The Build HUBS Act makes several changes aimed at improving the usability of important infrastructure loan programs. These programs allow the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Transportation to collaborate and prioritize projects that promote transit-oriented development.
CURTIS JOINS DAVE RAMSEY TO DISCUSS TIMESHARE TRANSPARENCY ACT
Senator Curtis joined personal finance expert Dave Ramsey, host of The Ramsey Show, to discuss the need to rein in deceptive timeshare sales practices and protect consumers through the Timeshare Transparency Act, legislation recently introduced by Senator Curtis.
CURTIS, SCHIFF INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM PREDATORY TIMESHARE PRACTICES
Senators Curtis and Schiff introduced the Timeshare Pricing Transparency Act, bipartisan legislation to protect consumers from confusing contracts, hidden fees, and unclear exit options in the timeshare industry.
BIPARTISAN DEFENSE SPENDING PASSES WITH CURTIS SUPPORT
Senator Curtis today released the following statement after the Senate passed the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.
CURTIS APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS REAUTHORIZATION ACT
Today, Senator Curtis applauded the House of Representatives’ bipartisan passage of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025, which will help counties with significant federal forest lands offset lost revenue and keep essential local services running. The House vote follows a letter from Senator Curtis and his colleagues to renew the program, and the Senate’s unanimous passage of the bill.
CURTIS INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN WESTERN ENERGY SECURITY
Today, Senator Curtis introduced the Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act, legislation to establish a dedicated reserve of refined fuels west of the Rocky Mountains. The bill is designed to protect Western communities, military readiness, and regional economies from fuel shortages during emergencies by ensuring secure, strategically-located storage of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
ICYMI: CURTIS TALKS ALGORITHMS, IMMIGRATION, HEALTHCARE
Yesterday, Senator Curtis joined Dana Bash on CNN’s State of the Union to discuss the Algorithm Accountability Act, legislation he introduced to hold social media companies accountable for harms caused by algorithms. The two also discussed immigration, healthcare, affordability, and foreign affairs.